Graduate Physiotherapist

Job No:
S3362

Employment Status:
Contract

No. of Vacancies:
1

Closing Date:
19 Apr 2018

About the Position

Anglicare’s Gold Coast Community Aged & Disability team is key in providing care and support to a range of clients, and we work with people to explore new options, open doors and create solutions that enable them to live well in their own homes. We are currently looking for a graduate Physiotherapist to join us on a part time basis, covering a 12 month Parental Leave contract, within the Gold Coast region. This diverse and rewarding community-based position would suit a recent graduate Physiotherapist who is keen to work in the non-profit sector. The role is responsible for quality clinical physiotherapy service to our clients by providing specialist advice, education and support. You will also actively participate in the Anglicare SQ allied health program to promote an integrated quality service to clients.

Client assessments and development plans to encourage self-care and independence

Demonstrated ability to implement and review personal client Physiotherapy services, including goal setting and the processes to meet these goals

As well as the capacity to work alone and manage a busy schedule, you will be comfortable with:

Working alongside a team of health professionals, including a Senior Physiotherapist, to ensure maximum outcomes for clients and their families within the Aged Care or Community sectors

The capacity to negotiate, influence and problem solve to promote and encourage clients

Communicating effectively and building rapport with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Quality improvement and continuous learning frameworks and maintaining professional boundaries

You will have a full and robust understanding of quality processes and standards within a clinical setting, and maintain the following qualifications:

A degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with AHPRA

Current Queensland Driver Licence and your own, reliable vehicle

A National Police Certificate

What We Offer

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

A chance to work close to home, and make a difference within your local community

Working with a group of friendly and dynamic professionals within an innovative space and growing industry

The rewards and challenges of a contract role with part time hours

Options to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging

NO weekend or after-hours work

Show Your Interest

Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

About Us

Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.

For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.

Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare Southern Queensland is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.

We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities. The work of Anglicare Southern Queensland stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.

Anglicare Southern Queensland has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.